It is easy to think that when it comes to educating our children that we rely on the school to provide a wide range of resources. But we have to remember that whether you are fostering a child or you have raised them from day one, as the main adult in their life, it is […]
While most people stop thinking about learning and education once they finish their degree, it is important to become a life-long learner. Keeping your mind stimulated helps prevent diseases and leads to a happier life. Learning is also a great way to find new interests, hobbies, and friends. Here are some tips to become a […]
Completing a degree improves more than just your education The world of education has transformed almost beyond recognition in the last twenty or so years. From online learning to the increased use of technology in the classroom, computers are slowly revolutionizing how and where people study. In particular, the rise of online education has improved […]
This post is sponsored by Greg Landry’s Homeschool Labs. Students in Greg Landry’s online science classes have had a lot of questions about COVID-19 (by the way, this is not the name of the virus), and your children may also have questions. Greg has created a PDF to address the common questions and to […]
This is a difficult time for everyone; but even more so for kids that have had their worlds come to a screeching halt. They’ve lost the stability of a normal schedule, spending time with friends, and so much more. SeaWorld Orlando understands that you may need turnkey, engaging activities now more than ever. […]
Next week we start e-learning with our local school district. We picked up our lesson plan which will help the kids with reading and math, but I wanted to give them some activities to help them supplement their learning and make it more fun. Mason has always loved dinosaurs, so I decided to do some […]
Recent events may be leading more and more people to home school their children. I can certainly understand this sentiment and have often thought about it myself. When I was a kid, science was always one of my favorite courses and I feel like if I had cultivated that then I might have gone in […]
When deciding which degree to study, the array of choices can sometimes be overwhelming. There are subjects available in college which you may have never studied, and so it can be difficult knowing if the course on offer is for you. The best advice is to keep your options as open as possible and to […]
Kids’ Craft Days Saturday, Sept. 7 and 14 and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 12, noon-4 p.m. Children will be creating themed crafts in correlation with “Rick Shaefer: The Refugee Trilogy” exhibit. The extraordinary Refugee Trilogy series by Rick Shaefer, represents the Connecticut-based artist’s passionate and cerebral response to the current Syrian refugee crisis. The event […]
LEC offers home-school classes Home-schooled children can learn about nature during outdoor adventures hosted by the staff and volunteers of Lyonia Environmental Center. Upcoming programs are: · Mighty mangroves: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 25. Learn about species that depend on estuaries as the group explores mangroves, conducts water testing, and collects aquatic species […]
